Senate Concurrent Resolution No. by Senator Barrow establishes the Task Force on Blight, aimed at studying and recommending a comprehensive plan to tackle property blight across Louisiana. The resolution highlights the ongoing challenges posed by dilapidated properties and overgrown lots, which have persisted for decades despite previous legislative efforts to address the issue through various laws, including the Urban Land-Banking Law and the Slum Clearance Law. The task force is tasked with developing a strategic plan to abate blight, utilizing data-driven decision-making and resource deployment for revitalization.

The task force will consist of key representatives, including legislative leaders, mayors from major cities, and heads of relevant associations and departments. It is required to submit its findings and legislative proposals by March 1, 2026, and will operate under the Open Meetings Law, ensuring transparency. The task force will convene for its first meeting by September 15, 2025, and will be staffed by the Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs. Members will serve without compensation, except for any entitled per diem or expense reimbursements, and the task force will dissolve upon submission of its report or by June 1, 2026, whichever comes first.